The issue has arisen on the back of people parking for extended periods in popular parts of the island, sometimes for months at a time.
A report prepared for a Southland District Council meeting tomorrow noted the main reason for extended parking was either shift work or leaving the island.
It said "evolving needs and use of parking on the island" showed restrictions could be necessary in some areas.
As such, council staff have made a recommendation for 30 new parking restrictions to be put in place alongside changes to 16 existing restrictions.
The changes would apply to day parking, but did not accommodate those wanting to park for more than 12 hours at a time.
"This will require those leaving the island for longer periods to consider alternative options which do not rely on leaving their vehicle in the town centre", the report said.
Oban was noted as being the main problem area, with Golden Bay — a 1km drive away — also contributing.
With parking enforcement not undertaken by the council throughout the district, police had indicated they would be willing to enforce on its behalf.
That move would require aligning the bylaw — set to be discussed by the council tomorrow — with parking restrictions on the island.
Councillors will be asked to endorse a consultation for the bylaw, which would take place between October 10 and November 8.
Other adjustments put forward for that process include removing a carpark in Elgin St and one-way changes to streets near Observation Rock.
— Matthew Rosenberg, Local Democracy Reporter
— LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air
